University of Illinois Introduction to Insurance November 12, 2018
Who Am I? 1977 Graduate of the State University of New York - Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics 1978 to 1983 - Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Personal Lines Service Representative Business Lines Underwriter 1983 to 1987 – Zurich Insurance Company Large Lines Underwriter National Accounts Underwriter National Accounts Manager 1987 to Current – CNA Insurance Companies Large Account Referral Underwriter Branch Underwriting Manager Regional Underwriting AVP National Accounts Regional Director National Accounts Regional Underwriting AVP Excess & Surplus Underwriting AVP Excess & Surplus Group Captives & Transportation VP Excess & Surplus VP Chief Underwriting Officer and VP – North American Field Operations Central Region
What Motivates Me? People Variety Complexity Continuous learning A challenge Running a business and making a difference Accountability & rewards It’s a living!
Issues Facing the Industry Today Catastrophe Exposures A challenging market Emerging issues Welding fumes Silica Construction Defects Mold An aging workforce
Issues Facing the Industry Today GO ILLINI!